This was episode 3 of a 3 part pilot for Indiana Public Radio. The show idea is moving forward, so now I can share these original pilots. The interviews are long and don't necessarily transfer great to the radio format, but make a great long form podcast format. I wanted to share these, because getting the opportunity to sit with someone like The Fierce and pick their brain about their experience in the Austin, TX music scene is invaluable for local artists.
I was able to have conversation with the founders and partners of The Fierce at a live performance in the back of The Common Market in Muncie, IN. They share wisdom from their time breaking into Austin scene, and some real nuggets of goodness on how to build a music scene here in Muncie, IN.
23 Apr 2024
How to Build a Music Scene (Part 2) with Vince Herman
This was episode 2 of a 3 part pilot for Indiana Public Radio. The show idea is moving forward, so now I can share these original pilots. The interviews are long and don't necessarily transfer great to the radio format, but make a great long form podcast format. I wanted to share these, because getting the opportunity to sit with someone like Vince Herman and pick his brain about the music industry is an invaluable asset to artists.
I was able to have conversation with the legendary Vince Herman from Leftover Salmon as he was driving on his way back to Nashville. Vince shares wisdom from the road, and some real nuggets of goodness on how to build a music scene. We talk about his latest Vince Herman Band record, the new High Hawks record, and of course the legendary Jam Grass Pioneers Leftover Salmon. Kick back and enjoy words of wisdom from one of the best pickers in the business.
9 Apr 2024
How To Build A Music Scene with Graham Sharp of Steep Canyon Rangers
This was episode 1 of a 3 part pilot for Indiana Public Radio. The show idea is moving forward, so now I can share these original pilots. The interviews are long and don't necessarily transfer great to the radio format, but make a great long form podcast format. I wanted to share these, because getting the opportunity to sit with someone like Graham Sharp and pick his brain about the music industry is an invaluable asset to artists.
I sat with the Grammy award winning Graham Sharp from The Steep Canyon Rangers on his bus in Brevard, NC before night 4 of a 4 night run at Oskar Blues Brewery. We talked about how they got started, and how to build a music scene.
10 Apr 2023
Growing Remarkable Opportunities for Women in Business w/ Brittney Scott
I met Brittney Scott (along with her co-founders River and Katadyn) through the Impact X class that we teach at Ball State University's Miller College of Business. Their mission to help empower women start and grow (pun intended) businesses. Learn more about how they do the thing they do right here! You can find them online at https://growmastermind.org/
21 Feb 2023
Tania Said - A Business Conversation for Non-Business People
Tania Said, owner and principal (or chief problem solver!) of Tania Said Consulting, has an extensive resume of work in the museum, education, and nonprofit spaces, including the Smithsonian Institution. Recently retired from the David Owsley Museum of Art at Ball State University, Tania is on a mission to do more good for more people by empowering museums and nonprofits. To learn more about her work visit her website taniasaidconsulting.com.
25 Feb 2022
The Hillbilly Buddha. Overcoming: From an addicts perspective. Self Awareness and accountability.
I call Jim "The Hillbilly Buddha" because of his self awareness and peace of mind. Jim's last heroin hit was shooting up from a used Monster Energy Drink lid and an old bottle of water out of the trash. From that to 4 years of sobriety and self love, peace, and joy: A conversation with Jim Cassudakis.
If you're on a mission, then overcoming obstacles is a skill you cannot afford not to master. From an addiction point of view, overcoming the demon of addiction isn't just a mission; it is truly life or death. From his father's murder to growing up in domestic violence and suffering in silence, we hope you can learn and grow from Jim's insightful journey.
29 Jul 2021
Pick Your One Thing: Ian Sanchez - EPA Grant Administrator, Naturalist, and Co-Founder of Grow Purpose Inc.
This episode is special to me personally! Ian has been a long time mentor of mine, and a business partner on Doc's Music Hall. Ian is a successful environmentalist and social entrepreneur. Ian was featured on PBS in his Documentary where he was filmed on a kayak trip from Greenville, SC in the mountains all the way down to the coasts of Charleston, SC.
Ian was a coordinator and grant administrator for the EPA and the state of SC, overseeing a multifaceted environmental grant collaboration project for the state of SC. The goal of the collaboration was to reduce redundancy and increase impact for the EPA grants for the state's precious natural resources. In this episode Ian encourages us to "Pick Our One Thing", and get to work. This will be a very enlightening episode to say the least!
17 Jun 2021
Mel Washington: Grammy Winning Publicist, Songwriter, Producer, & Performing Artist.
I had a chance to catch up with Mel at Burn's Alley before he headed out for two shows for the night. One of those shows was supporting Susto at a sold out show at The Royal American right here in Downtown Charleston. Mel is a full time artist and producer who has a songwriting contract, a grammy for his role in the Gospel Song of The Year, and he was once homeless on the streets of Nashville! If you're looking for serious insight into chasing mission impossible, give Mel a listen. He has some serious insight for aspiring artists and dreamers alike!
28 May 2021
Damon Fordham: Professor of History at The Citadel
My guest this episode is Citadel Military College Professor Damon Fordham. I first met Damon Fordham during the early organizing of Black Live Matter in Charleston, SC.
Damon was always on the front lines of the organizing, and trying to help inspire young people to be involved and engaged while sharing his wisdom of what civil rights and disobedience means.
Damon's mission is to tell and preserve the stories of the South Carolina's African American Culture and it's contributions to SC and American culture. I enjoyed the sit down and learning myself, please take the time to listen with an open mind. I think you'll find it very interesting. I leave the episodes very raw, because I'm looking to engage and share other's point of views unfiltered. Damon will probably surprise you, as he did me, with his raw to the point insight! Enjoy!
Mike
1 Apr 2021
Doreen Sullivan: Founder & Creator of My Bud Vase
From Forbes Magazine (https://www.forbes.com/sites/warrenbobrow/2020/03/04/ultrapreneur-doreen-sullivan-setting-creativity-in-motion-for-over-three-decades/?sh=39f718a01ace): Ultrapreneur Doreen Sullivan has been setting creativity in motion for over three decades and is currently setting the cannabis industry on fire like a well-waxed hemp wick. The South-Carolina based marketing strategist and branding expert is already well-known and respected for her originality and detailed creativity, earning her a historic clientele that boasts such familiar names as Disney, ESPN, and the United States Olympic committee, to name a few. While Sullivan’s unique and multifaceted marketing agency, Post No Bills, continues to successfully thrive after 33 years, her entrepreneurial spirit too continues to grow, pivoting into the budding industry of cannabis.
What else can I say to that? An intimate sit down with Doreen Sullivan (https://www.linkedin.com/in/doreenhsullivan) about her mission to change the stigma of women and cannabis medication.
15 Mar 2021
The Pink House: Rev. Christian King. Teaching kids they have a choice.
I met the Rev. Christian King at the impact economics class at The College of Charleston. We each brought our ideas to the class to show what we thought could help create a more empowered world.
As we went through the class and people shared their ideas and stories, I realized Rev. was a woman who had been in the trenches for 20 years. Through all of the heartaches and setbacks Rev never quit. I always wondered what drove her passion for her mission. Rev. King is a local leader here in Charleston who embodies the fromtheblockup.com principle that Muhiyidin (https://www.google.com/search?gs_ssp=eJzj4tVP1zc0zEgqMyksy8g2YPTiyy3NyKzMTMnMU8jNr0wFAKAeCqA&q=muhiyidin+moye&oq=muhi&aqs=chrome.6.69i57j46j0j46j0i10i433j0j46l2j0.7911j0j9&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8) taught us.
This is a sit down with Rev. King at the Pink House. Rev's mission is to teach kids they have a choice in life. What a simple, but real, concept. Many of us act instinctually and emotionally at the whims of life. We might just be able to learn a thing or two from Rev and the kids too!
For more info: pinkhousecharletson.com (http://pinkhousecharleston.com)
2 Dec 2020
Red-Tail Land Conservancy Founder Barry Banks (The Real Most Interesting Man in the World)
Red-Tail Land Conservancy Founder Barry Banks truly is the most interesting man in the world. Though he looks strikingly like the guy from beer commercial, his real life story is even more interesting. Barry founded www.fortheland.org (http://www.fortheland.org) after 50 years of age and with no experience reading the book, 'How to Start a Land Trust'. Barry is also a Sailor who has been in a submarine under the water for 6 months without coming out as he tracked the Russians during the Cold War. Barry has been to law school, worked for GE, raised a family, plays music, and now (at 73ish) drives for Uber. Please enjoy this in-depth conversation about how to start a land trust, or any other mission you may have, by the power of being humble enough to read a 'How To' book. What a concept, self education and actualization!
12 Nov 2020
How to turn a Punk Rock Dive Bar to Authentic Italian Osteria: A how to
How to turn a Punk Rock Dive Bar to Authentic Italian Osteria: A how to
Once a Burger Chef, a Hardees, Tammy's Lounge, The Acoustic Room, and The Punk Cowgirl how do you take an old Muncie dive bar into one of Muncie's most unique and tasty restaurant experiences?
Dan Stackpoole and I discuss how he did just that. We sold the space and the beer wine to Dan. This is a sit down with Dan to discuss how and why he did it!
FMMission's mission to is give you unique access to the insights, tools, and plans that make your mission possible! We said it'd be worth it, not easy!
22 Oct 2020
From Garage Brewer to The Guardian Brewing Co.- A how to
For the first episode of FMMission I wanted to invite fellow Munsonian, musician, beer lover, and man on a mission my friend Jarrod Case. Jarrod is part of the team that launched The Guardian Brewing Co. in Muncie, IN. Jarrod isn't just into beer though, he's on a mission to make Muncie, IN the cool place he'd like to hangout in too! In this conversation we explore how a bunch of beer loving midwest geeks took their passion for beer from their garage to The Guardian Brewing Company!
Our goal with FMMission is help empower people who are on a mission in arts, entrepreneurship, and activism. We believe empowered people make a better world. Our goal is to help empower you with the tools, knowledge, and resources to pursue your mission.
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